Most routers have only 4 available ethernet ports for devices. This will …Most routers have only 4 available ethernet ports for devices. This will use 1 but give you 7 more + the remaining on the router.

Most routers have only 4 available ethernet ports for devices. This will …Most routers have only 4 available ethernet ports for devices. This will use 1 but give you 7 more + the remaining on the router.

why need 8

5th Mar 2018

We can give an example of the average home. I say average but in reality I have no clue.

Some people need more than the 4 ports you usually get with a modem/router. if you've got a couple of desktop PCs, a network storage device, networked printer, sky box, smart TV, power line adaptors, you soon use up sockets and wireless isn't always the best choice.

Just replaced one like that with a different one for a similar …Just replaced one like that with a different one for a similar price...TP-LINK TL-SG1008D-V6 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001EVGIYGI really don't like the way the power cable comes out the opposite side of the box to the ethernet cables - very hard to make look neat...

Similar reason why I opted for a TRENDnet TEG-S80g (£15.99 delivered from Dabs outlet on evilbay many years ago). In need of another network switch so will either purchase another TRENDnet or may try one of the TP-Link switches that you linked to as that is around the same price as I paid for my current one.

Just replaced one like that with a different one for a similar …Just replaced one like that with a different one for a similar price...TP-LINK TL-SG1008D-V6 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001EVGIYGI really don't like the way the power cable comes out the opposite side of the box to the ethernet cables - very hard to make look neat...